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Overview |
Benedictine University | ODU | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $301 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
Benedictine University | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | ODU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,276 students)
Benedictine University vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or ODU?
- Ohio Dominican University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at ODU than Benedictine University ($32,780.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than Benedictine University ($21,881 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 15.4% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($10,266 vs. $11,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($23,646 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman ODU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than ODU (52.4%)
Benedictine University vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or ODU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between ODU and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Ohio Dominican University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $8,100 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $44,700)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $6,825 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $29,125)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($230 vs. $301)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/